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European Union
Right-wing Croatian singer performs pro-Nazi salute with fans
One of Marko Perkovic’s most popular songs starts with the dreaded ‘For the homeland – Ready!’ salute, used by Croatia’s Nazi-era puppet Ustasha regime.
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South Korea martial law 2024
South Korean prosecutors request detention for ex-president Yoon
6 Jul 2025 - 8:29PM
Hong Kong courts
Editorial
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Hong Kong well-placed to referee commercial sports disputes
6 Jul 2025 - 1:50PM
Middle East
3 mayors arrested in opposition crackdown in southern Turkey
Opposition presidential candidate and Mayor of Istanbul Ekrem İmamoğlu was previously arrested in March over allegations of corruption.
5 Jul 2025 - 7:42PM
Hong Kong environmental issues
Hong Kong’s feral pigeon population drops 11% in hotspots amid feeding ban
Authorities also say they plan to use AI patrol robots to enhance enforcement.
5 Jul 2025 - 12:00PM
The Philippines
Philippines-China sea dispute takes on legal edge with cyber libel suit
Top Philippine coastguard official takes action against pro-Beijing influencer for claiming that he is a paid US asset.
4 Jul 2025 - 10:38PM
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Thailand
PM’s suspension reignites debate on ‘judicial activism’ of Thailand’s courts
Legal scholars warn court’s intervention ‘remains likely in the future’ and electoral mandates risk being curtailed by conservative power centres.
4 Jul 2025 - 8:34PM
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Malaysia
Sabah bribery scandal: Singapore firm comes under Malaysian scrutiny
‘I’m just an anchovy. What about the sharks?’ whistle-blower Albert Tei asks after he is charged.
3 Jul 2025 - 3:37PM
Hong Kong society
Legal Tales
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Taking care of yourself beyond health – planning ahead
What happens if your health fails to the point that you cannot make decisions for yourself?
3 Jul 2025 - 9:30AM
United States
Diddy acquitted of most serious charges, convicted of prostitution-related offence
The mixed result could still send Combs, 55, to prison for as long as a decade, and is likely to end his career.
2 Jul 2025 - 11:07PM
United States
US Wisconsin court strikes down state’s 19th century abortion ban
The ruling leaves in place a 2015 Wisconsin law that bans abortion after 20 weeks.
2 Jul 2025 - 9:55PM
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Australia
Australia cancels Kanye West visa over ‘Heil Hitler’ song
The cancelled visa is a ‘lower level’ one and was not intended for holding concerts.
2 Jul 2025 - 6:33PM
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Malaysia
‘Something is rotten’: concerns mount over Malaysia’s judicial vacuum
The DAP, a key ruling party, has made a last-minute appeal to the prime minister to grant a six-month extension, citing public confidence.
2 Jul 2025 - 3:52PM
Singapore
Singapore’s scam solution: a freeze on fraudsters’ fun
Previously powerless to act, authorities can now suspend accounts and credit facilities for up to 30 days to prevent losses from fraud.
2 Jul 2025 - 9:17AM
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Thailand
Thailand’s doctors have to show cannabis use for medical reasons in new form
The reversal of Thailand’s decriminalisation of cannabis in 2022 is a major setback for retail sellers of the drug across the country.
1 Jul 2025 - 6:10PM
India
Alleged rape of Kolkata student sparks debate over women’s safety in India
Analysts urge a more proactive response to ensuring women’s safety and not allow politics to overshadow the crime.
1 Jul 2025 - 6:00PM
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Malaysia
Malaysia faces judicial void as chief justice set to retire without successor
Legal experts warn that the leadership vacuum could erode judicial independence and public trust.
1 Jul 2025 - 3:29PM
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Hong Kong society
Hong Kong aims to become referee in sports disputes with new scheme
Department of Justice is seeking proposals from interested parties to run a two-year pilot programme for sports dispute resolution.
30 Jun 2025 - 9:09PM
Malaysia
Malaysian corruption scandal: Sabah lawmakers, whistle-blower plead not guilty
Assemblymen Yusof Yacob and Andi Suryady Bandy are charged with accepting bribes from businessman Albert Tei, who filmed their interactions.
30 Jun 2025 - 3:25PM
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The Philippines
Philippine prosecutors push for Sara Duterte’s conviction
Duterte was impeached by the House in February on allegations that include misusing public funds and plotting to assassinate the president.
30 Jun 2025 - 7:11AM
South Korea
South Korea’s ex-president Yoon answers summons after arrest threat
Yoon Suk-yeol is being investigated for his failed martial law bid in December.
28 Jun 2025 - 10:55AM
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United States
New Orleans fugitive caught after social media posts
Police are still searching for convicted murderer Derrick Groves following the May 16 jailbreak, one of the largest in recent US history.
28 Jun 2025 - 8:27AM
Hong Kong courts
Editorial
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Guidelines overdue on Hong Kong child abuse law
Hong Kong professionals subject to mandatory reporting measures on the mistreatment of youngsters must understand their responsibility.
28 Jun 2025 - 6:30AM
United States
US top court curbs judges’ power but fate of birthright citizenship order unclear
The outcome was a victory for Trump but a conservative majority left open the possibility birthright citizenship changes could remain blocked.
27 Jun 2025 - 11:17PM
Crime
Norwegian princess’ ‘bay boy’ son suspected of 3 rapes
Marius Borg Hoiby, 28, is also suspected of nearly two dozen other offences like vandalism, issuing threats and violating restraining orders.
28 Jun 2025 - 9:47AM
The Philippines
Filipinos turn to online scams after losing jobs in Pogo crackdown
Many of those recently arrested for online scams were former Pogo workers who ‘branched out on their own’, cybercrime chief says.
27 Jun 2025 - 5:30PM
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Thailand
High times over? Thailand slams brakes on recreational cannabis
More than 18,000 licensed shops now face closure if they fail to comply with the new, stricter medical-only requirements.
27 Jun 2025 - 6:35PM
Hong Kong politics
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In seeking change, leaders must make tough choice on how hard to push
Whether it’s Trump’s optics-focused politics or Hong Kong’s cautious, pragmatic governance, modern political challenges require compromise.
27 Jun 2025 - 10:36AM
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